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Old 11-06-2003, 05:15 AM
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Default Rain-X or other stuff on windshield???

I've heard RainX creates streaking on the windshield.

1) Is there something better with not streaking?
2) Is this stuff worth it to put on your windshield?

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Default Aqua-pel (PPG product). Doesn't eat the winshield wipers like Rain-X and lasts about 6 months.

Detailers, some service places like Firestone have it available. Not sold to consumers unless you buy a "pro-kit" of 24 applicators. Way better than Rain-X.

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Aquapel is amazing. A group buy is probably the way to go.
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Rain-X is a wonderful product, I could not live w/o it now! You don't even need your wipers with tha
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Default I've used Rejex on the whole car recently. Better than rain-X on the glass

and better than wax on the paint.

Haven't tried the Aqua-pel. Sounds interesting.
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Rain - x leaves a little bit of a cloudy film, but it is so worth it...I use rain x all the time
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You have to buff that little cloudy film...
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I think highly of Rain-X, properly applied. Especially good for easier snow/ice removal.
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I used to. Rejex lasts longer, and works well on everything else to boot.
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Default Rain-X will not leave a film if you do this:

Apply and let dry.

Then wipe it off thoroughly with a SOAKING WET towel.

Lastly wipe off the water from the previous step.

No streaking, no clouding, no film.

I still like the Rejex better now for it's durability and comparative ease of bug removal. It works great on the rest of the car as well.<ul><li><a href="http://www.corrosionx.com/rejex.html">Order Rejex here... (click)</a></li></ul>


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